Junior WordPress Developer

Zap; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10% company bonus

Service bonus of £1,000 per annum

Flexible hours

Fully remote team

Minimum of 39 holidays a year

Extra day off for your birthday

Twice-annual all-team meetings

Remote working tools provided

Full private BUPA Healthcare coverage

Access to VIVUP staff benefits

Job summary

A leading IT services firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Junior WordPress Support Developer to join its support team. This entry-level position involves monitoring and troubleshooting client WordPress websites, assisting with updates, and collaborating with senior developers to learn best practices. Applicants should have some WordPress experience and basic knowledge of PHP, HTML, and CSS. The role offers a fully remote work environment alongside various benefits, including flexible hours and a service bonus.

Qualifications

• Some experience with WordPress, maintaining or customizing sites.
• Basic knowledge of PHP, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Familiarity with MySQL and basic database concepts.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and troubleshoot client WordPress websites.
• Assist with plugin updates and general maintenance tasks.
• Document issues and solutions for knowledge sharing.

Skills

WordPress experience

Problem-solving mindset

Good communication skills

Tools

PHP

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

MySQL

GIT

Job description

Base pay range

We're looking for a Junior WordPress Support Developer to join our support team. You'll help keep client websites running smoothly, troubleshoot issues, and learn from experienced developers in a collaborative environment.

This is an ideal role for someone with some WordPress experience who wants hands‑on experience supporting real clients, improving their technical skills, and growing into a full‑stack developer over time.

What You'll Be Doing

• Monitor and troubleshoot client WordPress websites
• Work within the support team to help diagnose and fix small bugs, plugin conflicts, or performance issues
• Assist with plugin updates, theme adjustments, and general maintenance tasks
• Collaborate with senior developers to learn best practices for WordPress development and support
• Participate in testing, QA, and debugging to ensure client sites stay stable and secure
• Document issues and solutions clearly for internal knowledge sharing
• Occasionally assist with small enhancements or internal tools

Requirements

• Some experience with WordPress – building, maintaining, or customising sites
• Basic knowledge of PHP, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
• Familiarity with MySQL and basic database concepts
• Problem‑solving mindset and ability to work methodically
• Willingness to learn, take direction, and grow as a developer
• Good communication skills and a client‑focused attitude

Bonus

• Experience with WooCommerce support.
• Familiarity with GIT or version control.
• Interest in learning frameworks like Laravel

Benefits

• Company Bonus – 10% of salary once company goals are met or at the company's discretion
• Service Bonus of £1,000 per annum paid into your monthly salary up to 5 years / £5,000
• Flexible hours – normal business hours with freedom to adjust as needed
• Fully remote team – no commute
• Minimum of 39 holidays a year (two weeks which can be taken over Christmas)
• Extra day off for your birthday
• Twice‑annual all‑team meeting with social events
• Remote working tools and equipment supplied
• Best Place To Work Certified company
• Full private BUPA Healthcare coverage
• Access to VIVUP – staff benefits & wellbeing platform
• Pension provision

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Other

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting